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Terms of Use
Acceptance of the Terms
By accessing and using Girls Voice Media, you agree to these Terms of Use. If you do not agree, please do not use the site.
Site Use and Eligibility
This site is intended for a general audience. We do not intentionally collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe a child has shared personal information with us, please contact us so we can review it.
Editorial Content and General Information
The content published on Girls Voice Media is for informational and editorial purposes only. It does not constitute professional advice (medical, legal, psychological, financial, or otherwise). Always consult a qualified professional as appropriate.
Intellectual Property
Unless otherwise stated, the content of the site (text, designs, graphics, logos and editorial compilation) belongs to Girls Voice Media or is used under license/permission.
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- You may not copy, reproduce, sell or redistribute site content for commercial purposes without written authorization.
- You can share links to our articles and short quotes with attribution and a link to the original article.
Community Submissions and Voluntary Contributions
Girls Voice Media can allow submissions (stories, texts, images, videos and others) including initiatives such as Abrazo Borincano.
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By submitting content, you declare that:
- Do you own the content or have permission to share it?
- Your submission does not infringe on the rights of third parties (author, image, privacy).
- Your content is not misleading, illegal, defamatory, discriminatory, or promotes violence.
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Editorial License: If your contribution is accepted, you grant Girls Voice Media a non-exclusive license to edit (for style/clarity), publish, and distribute your content on our platforms for editorial purposes. You retain authorship and will be credited unless you request anonymity.
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Compensation: Contributions are voluntary and do not entail financial compensation, except by express written agreement.
Prohibited Conduct
It is not allowed:
- Harassing, threatening or discriminating.
- Posting, spamming, unauthorized self-promotion, or misleading content.
- Attempting to access unauthorized areas of the site.
- Introduce malware, perform massive scraping, or interfere with the operation of the site.
Content Moderation and Removal
We reserve the right to review, reject, edit, or remove submitted content or comments/interactions that violate these Terms or our Community Guidelines.
Third-Party Links and Services
The site may include links to or integrations with third-party services (e.g., analytics tools). We do not control third-party sites/services and are not responsible for their practices. We recommend that you review their policies.
Privacy and Cookies
Use of the site is also subject to our privacy policy, where we explain cookies, analytics, and tools such as TWIPLA.
Limitation of Liability
To the extent permitted by law, Girl's Voice Media will not be liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from the use of the site or content, including decisions made based on editorial information.
Compensation
You agree to defend and indemnify Girl's Voice Media against claims arising from:
- Your use of the site.
- Your violation of these terms.
- Your submitted content (e.g., copyright or image rights infringement).
Site and Terms Changes
We may update the site and these terms from time to time. The "last updated" date will indicate the change. Your continued use of the site constitutes acceptance of the current version.
Applicable Law and Jurisdiction
These terms of use and any dispute or claim arising out of or in connection with the use of the Girl's Voice Media website shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Virginia, United States, without regard to its conflict of law principles.
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Pursuant to Virginia Code 5 9.1-501.9, the parties may agree to the law applicable to their contracts, and in the absence of a valid agreement, the contract shall be elected by the law of the State of Virginia.
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Any legal action or proceeding relating to the use of this website will be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located within the state of Virginia, and the user expressly consents to the personal jurisdiction of such courts.
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Nothing in these terms will limit the user's rights under applicable consumer protection laws, including those set forth in the Virginia Consumer Protection Act.